Power Politics

Call the election: Jay-Z and Beyoncé give Obama a final push

Jay-Z and Beyoncé could hardly be accused of sitting on the sidelines this election, with Bey appearing in an Obama ad, designing Obama campaign swag with her mother and joining her husband in throwing a $40,000-per-person fundraiser for the president at Hov's 40/40 Club in New York.

But just in case you weren't sure how America's other first couple is voting, they've both dropped an election day surprise.

Beyoncé posted a handwritten letter to the president on her website similar to the one she wrote three months ago praising First Lady Michelle Obama:

President OBAMA,

Everyday we see your heart and character, inspiring all of us to give more of ourselves.

You are the leader to take us from from where we are to where we need to be.

You are the reason my daughter and nephew will grow up knowing that they can truly be ANYTHING they want to be.

All my respect and ADORATION

Beyoncé

While Beyoncé's message was all about hope and inspiration, her husband took a slightly different approach.

Performing at a rally for Obama in Columbus, Ohio on Monday afternoon, Jay-Z took the stage after Bruce Springsteen and directly before Obama himself and performed a version of "99 Problems," that tweaked the lyrics to "If you havin' world problems I feel bad for you son/I got 99 problems but Mitt ain't one."

"I didn't get clearance from the Secret Service," Jay-Z joked to the crowd before his controversial performance.

Conservatives predictably hated it, while others thought Jay-Z got schooled in transforming his own song by Newark mayor Cory Booker, especially since Jay-Z's version of the chorus followed the format of a viral video featuring Obama that was released in September.

If Obama comes out the victor on Tuesday night, this will just serve as further proof that it's Beyoncé's world and we are just living in it.

Concert News

Pitbull and Lil Jon return to Houston on summer 'I'm Back Tour'

Rapper Pitbull

Photo courtesy of Pitbull

Pitbull's I'm Back Tour will come to Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on May 23, 2026.

Global rapper/singer Pitbull will return to the road in 2026 with his I’m Back Tour, which will include a stop at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday, May 22.

The 35-city North American leg of the tour will kick off on May 14 in West Palm Beach, Florida. It will be broken up into two stages, allowing for a 16-city European leg in June and July.

In addition to Houston, Pitbull will perform in Dallas on May 23.

The tour will feature special guest Lil Jon at all stops.

Pitbull has released 12 solo albums in his career, most recently Trackhouse in 2023. His most recent release was the 2025 collaborative album Underdogs with IAmChino.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting with Pitbull’s Artist Presale on Wednesday, January 28 at 10 am; those interested must sign up at livemu.sc/pitbull by Monday, January 26 at 9 pm.

No codes are needed – access is tied to users' Ticketmaster account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale.

The general on-sale will begin on Friday, January 30 at 10 am at LiveNation.com.

PITBULL I’M BACK TOUR NORTH AMERICA DATES

Thu May 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat May 16 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun May 17 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
Tue May 19 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Wed May 20 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater
Fri May 22 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Sat May 23 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
Wed May 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Fri May 29 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat May 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Wed June 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat June 6 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheater
Sun June 7 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 19 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Fri Aug 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sat Aug 22 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Tue Aug 25 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Wed Aug 26 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
Fri Aug 28 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre
Sat Aug 29 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Mon Aug 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
Wed Sep 2 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Sep 3 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sat Sep 5 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Wed Sep 9 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Thu Sep 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Sat Sep 12 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Sun Sep 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tue Sep 15 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Wed Sep 16 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
Fri Sep 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Sat Sep 19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
Tue Sep 22 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Fri Sep 25 – Kansas City, MO – MORTON Amphitheater
Sat Sep 26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

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